Rare earth ion transport and selectivity in large diameter nanotube porins

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Authors: Jobaer Abdullah, Zhongwu Li, Zhongwu Li, Aleksandr Noy
DOI: 10.1039/d6fd00006a
Cited by: 1
References: 24

Abstract

ions showing the highest permeability. We attribute this enhanced performance to the high negative surface charge of BNNTPs, which facilitates a surface-dominated transport mechanism where ion migration within the electric double layer becomes the primary contributor to ion transport. These results elucidate the distinct roles of surface charge in nanoscale confinement and provide critical design rules for the development of future membranes tailored for efficient REE separations.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Extraction and Separation Processes Mesoporous Materials and Catalysis Anodic Oxide Films and Nanostructures

Publication details

Journal / source
Faraday Discussions
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
266
Issue
0
Pages
333–341
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN